Credit Cards

Debit and Credit cards…some people use both, some use one over the other for specific reasons. While these cards may look the same – and swipe just as easily – they function quite differently!

Both make completing transactions in-store or online extremely convenient, but we want to help break down the differences between the two, because believe it or not, many don’t know all of the ins and outs of these cards! 

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Have you heard of Balance Transfers but are not entirely sure what they are? We sit down with one of CSE's card specialists in a recent CSE Couch Chat Episode to talk a little bit about what a Balance Transfer is, how a Balance Transfer can benefit you and what to look for when comparing Balance Transfer offers!.. OR continue reading about our promotion below: 

It’s that time of year where your happy holiday shopping, becomes post-holiday...

Credit cards are often used for a number of reasons, from the convenience of not carrying around cash, earning rewards with every transaction, or simply so you can make many or large purchases without worrying about it coming out of your account right away.

Although a credit card may be used similarly to a debit card, it works very different.

How credit cards work:

When you get a credit card it is set with a credit limit, or the amount...

The holidays are super jolly until they catch us by surprise in the New Year. After a spending bonanza, comes the dreaded credit card statement. It’s completely possible that it may take your breath away when you see all of those charges as your new balance due. If you carry a balance on your credit card(s), don’t worry, CSE is here to help provide relief with a balance transfer special designed to give you some financial flexibility!

Many store-issued credit cards that you...

No matter how vigilant you may be with keeping your financial records secure, thieves still seem to find a way to gain and use your card information to make unauthorized purchases. It can happen at the grocery store, the gas station, an ATM, or any other merchant you visit. It can even happen online on unsecured websites – and it can happen to you.

At CSE Federal Credit Union, we are committed to keeping our members’ personal information and assets safe while...